Sickle cell anaemia is due to

Hormones

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Viruses

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Genes

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Bacteria

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Solution

The correct option is C Genes
Sickle cell anaemia is caused by defective genes. In this disease, the haemoglobin will be malformed, that is they will have sickle shape and will be inefficient in oxygen transport.

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